MV Lapat Overview

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Type: Liveaboard

Departs from: Khao Lak.

No. of guests: 16

Prices from:
13,200 THB per diver

MV Lapat is a new Similan liveaboard diving boat launched in November 2016. Designed by divers, for divers, the boat is specifically built for diving cruises in Thailand’s Andaman Sea, including Richelieu Rock. New for the 2018-2019 season, Lapat will offer flexible liveaboard trips. This means that you can join on any day, and stay as long as you choose. Of course, this depends on cabin availability. The advantage of flexible trips is that the Similan diving cruise can more-easily fit with your holiday schedule. From the communal areas to the cabins and dive deck, this boat is perfect for couples, solo divers, friends, families, and groups of diving club members.

Starting with the cabins, MV Lapat has 8 cabins on its main deck, each accommodating no more than 2 guests. All the cabins are air-conditioned and designed to be comfortable and practical. The air-conditioners are independently controlled in each cabin, so you can get your chosen temperature. There are six twin cabins which have bunk beds, and two double bed cabins. The double cabins have private bathrooms. Each cabin has its own large window, enabling guests to enjoy privacy and natural light. Also on the boat’s main deck are the shared bathrooms and the large and well-designed diving deck. This is where everyone’s diving equipment is stored and where divers take a giant stride entry into the crystal-clear water of the Andaman Sea. MV Lapat has a communication system that enables the captain to see what’s happening on the dive deck and give the all clear for entry. Divers who are unable to return directly to the rear of the boat at the end of their dive can be picked up by Lapat’s motorized dinghy, which is also used for transfers to the pristine beaches of The Similan Islands, such as Donald Duck Bay.

The upper deck of MV Lapat has indoor and covered outdoor areas. The lounge saloon is air-conditioned. The design is modern, but designed to be easily cleaned & durable. Guests can relax in the saloon to escape the heat of the daytime or watch a video in the evening. At the rear of the upper deck is the dining area that is well designed and covered from sunshine and rain. Here, guests spend most of the time socialising in small groups or enjoying the sumptuous food that is served buffet-style throughout each day. Diving is hungry work, and the kitchen staff on MV Lapat pride themselves on preparing the tastiest dishes of local and western food, always with a vegetarian option.

The top deck of Lapat is for sun worshippers and star gazers. Here the exposed sundeck is where the best views of the surrounding sea are enjoyed. Sometimes guests even choose to sleep under the stars.

On your first day you arrive by speedboat and do three dives. If you're staying for more than one night, you get four dives per full day. Then on your final day you dive three times and return to land by speedboat in the afternoon.

Each diver on MV Lapat is placed into a group of no more than 5 with a Divemaster guide. The groups are chosen by the experience and certification level of each diver, but special requests are always taken into account. There is a selection of courses available on Lapat as well as equipment for hire.

MV Lapat Courses

There is a wide range of diving courses available on MV Lapat and all at very reasonable prices. Normally, we require guests to pre-book a PADI diving course so that we can prepare the equipment, materials and staff in the preferred language.

Contact us for more information about courses on MV Lapat

Itinerary

MV Lapat Itinerary

MV Lapat's itinerary varies depending on the days of the week that you join.

All trips depart in the morning by speedboat, which meet Lapat out at sea.

On your first diving day there are 3 dives (10.30am, 1.30pm & 5.00pm).

On every full diving day (where you wake up and go to bed on Lapat) there are 4 dives.(7.30am 10.30am, 1.30pm & 5.30pm).

On your final day there are 3 dives(7.30am 10.30am, & 1.30pm), then you are transferred back to Khao Lak by speedboat, arriving around 5.00pm.

The list of itineraries below is a good guide of what to expect. Please make sure that you select the itinerary (trip length, days of the week, & destination) to match your chosen trip.

It is impossible to offer beach visits when at Richelieu Rock, Koh Tachai or Koh Bon. Sometimes, when at Surin or Similan Islands it's possible to visit the beach but we can never promise.

The itineraries below are the most-common for each trip, but these can sometimes be changed for a number of reasons. Small changes are made due to weather & sea conditions, special marine life sightings, overcrowded dive sites, local-authorities' instructions, and the needs & requests of the paying guests. The safety & comfort of all guests is most important at all times.

Click on an itinerary below for detailed information

MV Lapat ITINERARY

Similan Islands, Koh Bon, (Mon-Tue)

2 Days / 1 Nights (6 dives)

Time

Activity

Location

Day 1

6:45 - 8.25

Free scheduled transfers from most Khao Lak hotels

Khao Lak

08:30:00

Depart by speedboat

Baan Nam Khem Pier

10:00:00

Arrive at MV Lapat

Similan Islands

10:30:00

Dive 1

West of Eden, Similan Islands

12:00:00

Lunch

13:30:00

Dive 2

Elephant Head Rock, Similan Islands

17:00:00

Dive 3 (sunset)

Similan Islands

19:00:00

Dinner on board

Day 2

07:00:00

Dive 4

Christmas Point, Similan Islands

08:30:00

Breakfast

10:30:00

Dive 5

Koh Bon

12:00:00

Lunch

13:30:00

Dive 6

Koh Bon

15:30:00

Speedboat transfer from Lapat to Baan Nam Khem Pier

17:00:00

Arrival at pier

Baan Nam Khem Pier

17:00 - 18:45

Transfer to Khao Lak hotels

Khao Lak

MV Lapat ITINERARY

Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, (Tue-Wed)

2 Days / 1 Nights (6 dives)

Time

Activity

Location

Day 1

6:45 - 8.25

Free scheduled transfers from most Khao Lak hotels

Khao Lak

08:30:00

Depart by speedboat

Baan Nam Khem Pier

10:00:00

Arrive at MV Lapat

Koh Bon

10:30:00

Dive 1

Koh Bon

12:00:00

Lunch

13:30:00

Dive 2

Koh Bon

17:00:00

Dive 3 (sunset)

Koh Bon

19:00:00

Dinner on board

Day 2

07:00:00

Dive 4

Koh Tachai

08:30:00

Breakfast

10:30:00

Dive 5

Koh Tachai

12:00:00

Lunch

13:30:00

Dive 6

Koh Tachai

15:30:00

Speedboat transfer from Lapat to Baan Nam Khem Pier

17:00:00

Arrival at pier

Baan Nam Khem Pier

17:00 - 18:45

Transfer to Khao Lak hotels

Khao Lak

MV Lapat ITINERARY

Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock, (Wed-Thu)

2 Days / 1 Nights (6 dives)

Time

Activity

Location

Day 1

6:45 - 8.25

Free scheduled transfers from most Khao Lak hotels

Khao Lak

08:30:00

Depart by speedboat

Baan Nam Khem Pier

10:00:00

Arrive at MV Lapat

Koh Tachai

10:30:00

Dive 1

Koh Tachai

12:00:00

Lunch

13:30:00

Dive 2

Koh Tachai

17:00:00

Dive 3 (sunset)

Surin Islands

19:00:00

Dinner on board

Day 2

07:00:00

Dive 4

Richelieu Rock

08:30:00

Breakfast

10:30:00

Dive 5

Richelieu Rock

12:00:00

Lunch

13:30:00

Dive 6

Richelieu Rock

15:30:00

Speedboat transfer from Lapat to Baan Nam Khem Pier

17:00:00

Arrival at pier

Baan Nam Khem Pier

17:00 - 18:45

Transfer to Khao Lak hotels

Khao Lak

MV Lapat ITINERARY

Richelieu Rock, Surin Islands, (Thu-Fri)

2 Days / 1 Nights (6 dives)

Time

Activity

Location

Day 1

6:45 - 8.25

Free scheduled transfers from most Khao Lak hotels

Khao Lak

08:30:00

Depart by speedboat

Baan Nam Khem Pier

10:00:00

Arrive at MV Lapat

Richelieu Rock

10:30:00

Dive 1

Richelieu Rock

12:00:00

Lunch

13:30:00

Dive 2

Richelieu Rock

17:00:00

Dive 3 (sunset)

Richelieu Rock or Surin Islands

19:00:00

Dinner on board

Day 2

07:00:00

Dive 4

Surin Islands

08:30:00

Breakfast

10:30:00

Dive 5

Surin Islands

12:00:00

Lunch

13:30:00

Dive 6

Surin Islands

15:30:00

Speedboat transfer from Lapat to Baan Nam Khem Pier

17:00:00

Arrival at pier

Baan Nam Khem Pier

17:00 - 18:45

Transfer to Khao Lak hotels

Khao Lak

MV Lapat ITINERARY

Surin Islands, Richelieu Rock, (Fri-Sat)

2 Days / 1 Nights (6 dives)

Time

Activity

Location

Day 1

6:45 - 8.25

Free scheduled transfers from most Khao Lak hotels

Khao Lak

08:30:00

Depart by speedboat

Baan Nam Khem Pier

10:00:00

Arrive at MV Lapat

Surin Islands

10:30:00

Dive 1

Surin Islands

12:00:00

Lunch

13:30:00

Dive 2

Surin Islands

17:00:00

Dive 3 (sunset)

Surin Islands

19:00:00

Dinner on board

Day 2

07:00:00

Dive 4

Richelieu Rock

08:30:00

Breakfast

10:30:00

Dive 5

Richelieu Rock

12:00:00

Lunch

13:30:00

Dive 6

Richelieu Rock

15:30:00

Speedboat transfer from Lapat to Baan Nam Khem Pier

17:00:00

Arrival at pier

Baan Nam Khem Pier

17:00 - 18:45

Transfer to Khao Lak hotels

Khao Lak

MV Lapat ITINERARY

Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon, (Sat-Sun)

2 Days / 1 Nights (6 dives)

Time

Activity

Location

Day 1

6:45 - 8.25

Free scheduled transfers from most Khao Lak hotels

Khao Lak

08:30:00

Depart by speedboat

Baan Nam Khem Pier

10:00:00

Arrive at MV Lapat

Richelieu Rock

10:30:00

Dive 1

Richelieu Rock

12:00:00

Lunch

13:30:00

Dive 2

Richelieu Rock

17:00:00

Dive 3 (sunset)

Koh Tachai

19:00:00

Dinner on board

Day 2

07:00:00

Dive 4

Koh Bon

08:30:00

Breakfast

10:30:00

Dive 5

Koh Bon

12:00:00

Lunch

13:30:00

Dive 6

Koh Bon

15:30:00

Speedboat transfer from Lapat to Baan Nam Khem Pier

17:00:00

Arrival at pier

Baan Nam Khem Pier

17:00 - 18:45

Transfer to Khao Lak hotels

Khao Lak

MV Lapat ITINERARY

Koh Bon, Similan Islands, (Sun-Mon)

2 Days / 1 Nights (6 dives)

Time

Activity

Location

Day 1

6:45 - 8.25

Free scheduled transfers from most Khao Lak hotels

Khao Lak

08:30:00

Depart by speedboat

Baan Nam Khem Pier

10:00:00

Arrive at MV Lapat

Koh Bon

10:30:00

Dive 1

Koh Bon

12:00:00

Lunch

13:30:00

Dive 2

Koh Bon

17:00:00

Dive 3 (sunset)

Three Trees, Similan Islands

19:00:00

Dinner on board

Day 2

07:00:00

Dive 4

North Point, Similan Islands

08:30:00

Breakfast

10:30:00

Dive 5

West of Eden, Similan Islands

12:00:00

Lunch

13:30:00

Dive 6

Elephant Head Rock, Similan Islands

15:30:00

Speedboat transfer from Lapat to Baan Nam Khem Pier

17:00:00

Arrival at pier

Baan Nam Khem Pier

17:00 - 18:45

Transfer to Khao Lak hotels

Khao Lak

MV Lapat ITINERARY

Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, (Mon-Wed)

3 Days / 2 Nights (10 dives)

Time

Activity

Location

Day 1

6:45 - 8.25

Free scheduled transfers from most Khao Lak hotels

Khao Lak

08:30:00

Depart by speedboat

Baan Nam Khem Pier

10:00:00

Arrive at MV Lapat

Similan Islands

10:30:00

Dive 1

West of Eden, Similan Islands

12:00:00

Lunch

13:30:00

Dive 2

Elephant Head Rock, Similan Islands

17:00:00

Dive 3 (sunset)

Similan Islands

19:00:00

Dinner on board

Day 2

07:00:00

Dive 4

Christmas Point, Similan Islands

08:30:00

Breakfast

10:30:00

Dive 5

Koh Bon

12:00:00

Lunch

13:30:00

Dive 6

Koh Bon

17:00:00

Dive 7 (sunset)

Koh Bon

19:00:00

Dinner on board

Day 3

07:00:00

Dive 8

Koh Tachai

08:30:00

Breakfast

10:30:00

Dive 9

Koh Tachai

12:00:00

Lunch

13:30:00

Dive 10

Koh Tachai

15:30:00

Speedboat transfer from Lapat to Baan Nam Khem Pier

17:00:00

Arrival at pier

Baan Nam Khem Pier

17:00 - 18:45

Transfer to Khao Lak hotels

Khao Lak

MV Lapat ITINERARY

Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock, (Tue-Thu)

3 Days / 2 Nights (10 dives)

Time

Activity

Location

Day 1

6:45 - 8.25

Free scheduled transfers from most Khao Lak hotels

Khao Lak

08:30:00

Depart by speedboat

Baan Nam Khem Pier

10:00:00

Arrive at MV Lapat

Koh Bon

10:30:00

Dive 1

Koh Bon

12:00:00

Lunch

13:30:00

Dive 2

Koh Bon

17:00:00

Dive 3 (sunset)

Koh Bon

19:00:00

Dinner on board

Day 2

07:00:00

Dive 4

Koh Tachai

08:30:00

Breakfast

10:30:00

Dive 5

Koh Tachai

12:00:00

Lunch

13:30:00

Dive 6

Koh Tachai

17:00:00

Dive 7 (sunset)

Surin Islands

19:00:00

Dinner on board

Day 3

07:00:00

Dive 8

Richelieu Rock

08:30:00

Breakfast

10:30:00

Dive 9

Richelieu Rock

12:00:00

Lunch

13:30:00

Dive 10

Richelieu Rock

15:30:00

Speedboat transfer from Lapat to Baan Nam Khem Pier

17:00:00

Arrival at pier

Baan Nam Khem Pier

17:00 - 18:45

Transfer to Khao Lak hotels

Khao Lak

MV Lapat ITINERARY

Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock, Surin Islands, (Wed-Fri)

3 Days / 2 Nights (10 dives)

Time

Activity

Location

Day 1

6:45 - 8.25

Free scheduled transfers from most Khao Lak hotels

Khao Lak

08:30:00

Depart by speedboat

Baan Nam Khem Pier

10:00:00

Arrive at MV Lapat

Koh Tachai

10:30:00

Dive 1

Koh Tachai

12:00:00

Lunch

13:30:00

Dive 2

Koh Tachai

17:00:00

Dive 3 (sunset)

Surin Islands

19:00:00

Dinner on board

Day 2

07:00:00

Dive 4

Richelieu Rock

08:30:00

Breakfast

10:30:00

Dive 5

Richelieu Rock

12:00:00

Lunch

13:30:00

Dive 6

Richelieu Rock

17:00:00

Dive 7 (sunset)

Richelieu Rock or Surin Islands

19:00:00

Dinner on board

Day 3

07:00:00

Dive 8

Surin Islands

08:30:00

Breakfast

10:30:00

Dive 9

Surin Islands

12:00:00

Lunch

13:30:00

Dive 10

Surin Islands

15:30:00

Speedboat transfer from Lapat to Baan Nam Khem Pier

17:00:00

Arrival at pier

Baan Nam Khem Pier

17:00 - 18:45

Transfer to Khao Lak hotels

Khao Lak

MV Lapat ITINERARY

Richelieu Rock, Surin Islands, (Thu-Sat)

3 Days / 2 Nights (10 dives)

Time

Activity

Location

Day 1

6:45 - 8.25

Free scheduled transfers from most Khao Lak hotels

Khao Lak

08:30:00

Depart by speedboat

Baan Nam Khem Pier

10:00:00

Arrive at MV Lapat

Richelieu Rock

10:30:00

Dive 1

Richelieu Rock

12:00:00

Lunch

13:30:00

Dive 2

Richelieu Rock

17:00:00

Dive 3 (sunset)

Richelieu Rock or Surin Islands

19:00:00

Dinner on board

Day 2

07:00:00

Dive 4

Surin Islands

08:30:00

Breakfast

10:30:00

Dive 5

Surin Islands

12:00:00

Lunch

13:30:00

Dive 6

Surin Islands

17:00:00

Dive 7 (sunset)

Surin Islands

19:00:00

Dinner on board

Day 3

07:00:00

Dive 8

Richelieu Rock

08:30:00

Breakfast

10:30:00

Dive 9

Richelieu Rock

12:00:00

Lunch

13:30:00

Dive 10

Richelieu Rock

15:30:00

Speedboat transfer from Lapat to Baan Nam Khem Pier

17:00:00

Arrival at pier

Baan Nam Khem Pier

17:00 - 18:45

Transfer to Khao Lak hotels

Khao Lak

MV Lapat ITINERARY

Surin Islands, Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon, (Fri-Sun)

3 Days / 2 Nights (10 dives)

Time

Activity

Location

Day 1

6:45 - 8.25

Free scheduled transfers from most Khao Lak hotels

Khao Lak

08:30:00

Depart by speedboat

Baan Nam Khem Pier

10:00:00

Arrive at MV Lapat

Surin Islands

10:30:00

Dive 1

Surin Islands

12:00:00

Lunch

13:30:00

Dive 2

Surin Islands

17:00:00

Dive 3 (sunset)

Surin Islands

19:00:00

Dinner on board

Day 2

07:00:00

Dive 4

Richelieu Rock

08:30:00

Breakfast

10:30:00

Dive 5

Richelieu Rock

12:00:00

Lunch

13:30:00

Dive 6

Richelieu Rock

17:00:00

Dive 7 (sunset)

Koh Tachai

19:00:00

Dinner on board

Day 3

07:00:00

Dive 8

Koh Bon

08:30:00

Breakfast

10:30:00

Dive 9

Koh Bon

12:00:00

Lunch

13:30:00

Dive 10

Koh Bon

15:30:00

Speedboat transfer from Lapat to Baan Nam Khem Pier

17:00:00

Arrival at pier

Baan Nam Khem Pier

17:00 - 18:45

Transfer to Khao Lak hotels

Khao Lak

MV Lapat ITINERARY

Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon, Similan Islands, (Sat-Mon)

3 Days / 2 Nights (10 dives)

Time

Activity

Location

Day 1

6:45 - 8.25

Free scheduled transfers from most Khao Lak hotels

Khao Lak

08:30:00

Depart by speedboat

Baan Nam Khem Pier

10:00:00

Arrive at MV Lapat

Richelieu Rock

10:30:00

Dive 1

Richelieu Rock

12:00:00

Lunch

13:30:00

Dive 2

Richelieu Rock

17:00:00

Dive 3 (sunset)

Koh Tachai

19:00:00

Dinner on board

Day 2

07:00:00

Dive 4

Koh Bon

08:30:00

Breakfast

10:30:00

Dive 5

Koh Bon

12:00:00

Lunch

13:30:00

Dive 6

Koh Bon

15:00:00

Beach visit if possible

17:00:00

Dive 7 (sunset)

Three Trees, Similan Islands

19:00:00

Dinner on board

Day 3

07:00:00

Dive 8

North Point, Similan Islands

08:30:00

Breakfast

10:30:00

Dive 9

West of Eden, Similan Islands

12:00:00

Lunch

13:30:00

Dive 10

Elephant Head Rock, Similan Islands

15:30:00

Speedboat transfer from Lapat to Baan Nam Khem Pier

17:00:00

Arrival at pier

Baan Nam Khem Pier

17:00 - 18:45

Transfer to Khao Lak hotels

Khao Lak

MV Lapat ITINERARY

Koh Bon, Similan Islands, (Sun-Tue)

3 Days / 2 Nights (10 dives)

Time

Activity

Location

Day 1

6:45 - 8.25

Free scheduled transfers from most Khao Lak hotels

Khao Lak

08:30:00

Depart by speedboat

Baan Nam Khem Pier

10:00:00

Arrive at MV Lapat

Koh Bon

10:30:00

Dive 1

Koh Bon

12:00:00

Lunch

13:30:00

Dive 2

Koh Bon

17:00:00

Dive 3 (sunset)

Three Trees, Similan Islands

19:00:00

Dinner on board

07:00:00

Dive 4

North Point, Similan Islands

08:30:00

Breakfast

10:30:00

Dive 5

West of Eden, Similan Islands

12:00:00

Lunch

13:30:00

Dive 6

Elephant Head Rock, Similan Islands

17:00:00

Dive 7 (sunset)

Similan Islands

19:00:00

Dinner on board

07:00:00

Dive 8

Christmas Point, Similan Islands

08:30:00

Breakfast

10:30:00

Dive 9

Koh Bon

12:00:00

Lunch

13:30:00

Dive 10

Koh Bon

15:30:00

Speedboat transfer from Lapat to Baan Nam Khem Pier

17:00:00

Arrival at pier

Baan Nam Khem Pier

17:00 - 18:45

Transfer to Khao Lak hotels

Khao Lak

MV Lapat ITINERARY

Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock, (Mon-Thu)

4 Days / 3 Nights (14 dives)

Time

Activity

Location

Day 1

6:45 - 8:25

Free scheduled transfers from most Khao Lak hotels

Khao Lak

08:30:00

Depart by speedboat

Baan Nam Khem Pier

10:00:00

Arrive at MV Lapat

Similan Islands

10:30:00

Dive 1

West of Eden, Similan Islands

12:00:00

Lunch

13:30:00

Dive 2

Elephant Head Rock, Similan Islands

17:00:00

Dive 3 (sunset)

Similan Islands

19:00:00

Dinner on board

Day 2

07:00:00

Dive 4

Christmas Point, Similan Islands

08:30:00

Breakfast

10:30:00

Dive 5

Koh Bon

12:00:00

Lunch

13:30:00

Dive 6

Koh Bon

17:00:00

Dive 7 (sunset)

Koh Bon

19:00:00

Dinner on board

Day 3

07:00:00

Dive 8

Koh Tachai

08:30:00

Breakfast

10:30:00

Dive 9

Koh Tachai

12:00:00

Lunch

13:30:00

Dive 10

Koh Tachai

17:00:00

Dive 11 (sunset)

Surin Islands

19:00:00

Dinner on board

Day 4

07:00:00

Dive 12

Richelieu Rock

08:30:00

Breakfast

10:30:00

Dive 13

Richelieu Rock

12:00:00

Lunch

13:30:00

Dive 14

Richelieu Rock

15:30:00

Speedboat transfer from Lapat to Baan Nam Khem Pier

17:00:00

Arrival at pier

Baan Nam Khem Pier

17:00 - 18:45

Transfer to Khao Lak hotels

Khao Lak

MV Lapat ITINERARY

Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock, Surin Islands, (Tue-Fri)

4 Days / 3 Nights (14 dives)

Time

Activity

Location

Day 1

6:45 - 8:25

Free scheduled transfers from most Khao Lak hotels

Khao Lak

08:30:00

Depart by speedboat

Baan Nam Khem Pier

10:00:00

Arrive at MV Lapat

Koh Bon

10:30:00

Dive 1

Koh Bon

12:00:00

Lunch

13:30:00

Dive 2

Koh Bon

17:00:00

Dive 3 (sunset)

Koh Bon

19:00:00

Dinner on board

Day 2

07:00:00

Dive 4

Koh Tachai

08:30:00

Breakfast

10:30:00

Dive 5

Koh Tachai

12:00:00

Lunch

13:30:00

Dive 6

Koh Tachai

17:00:00

Dive 7 (sunset)

Surin Islands

19:00:00

Dinner on board

07:00:00

Dive 8

Richelieu Rock

Day 3

08:30:00

Breakfast

10:30:00

Dive 9

Richelieu Rock

12:00:00

Lunch

13:30:00

Dive 10

Richelieu Rock

17:00:00

Dive 11 (sunset)

Richelieu Rock or Surin Islands

19:00:00

Dinner on board

07:00:00

Dive 12

Surin Islands

Day 4

08:30:00

Breakfast

10:30:00

Dive 13

Surin Islands

12:00:00

Lunch

13:30:00

Dive 14

Surin Islands

15:30:00

Speedboat transfer from Lapat to Baan Nam Khem Pier

17:00:00

Arrival at pier

Baan Nam Khem Pier

17:00 - 18:45

Transfer to Khao Lak hotels

Khao Lak

MV Lapat ITINERARY

Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock, Surin Islands, (Wed-Sat)

4 Days / 3 Nights (14 dives)

Time

Activity

Location

Day 1

6:45 - 8:25

Free scheduled transfers from most Khao Lak hotels

Khao Lak

08:30:00

Depart by speedboat

Baan Nam Khem Pier

10:00:00

Arrive at MV Lapat

Koh Tachai

10:30:00

Dive 1

Koh Tachai

12:00:00

Lunch

13:30:00

Dive 2

Koh Tachai

17:00:00

Dive 3 (sunset)

Surin Islands

19:00:00

Dinner on board

Day 2

07:00:00

Dive 4

Richelieu Rock

08:30:00

Breakfast

10:30:00

Dive 5

Richelieu Rock

12:00:00

Lunch

13:30:00

Dive 6

Richelieu Rock

17:00:00

Dive 7 (sunset)

Richelieu Rock or Surin Islands

19:00:00

Dinner on board

Day 3

07:00:00

Dive 8

Surin Islands

08:30:00

Breakfast

10:30:00

Dive 9

Surin Islands

12:00:00

Lunch

13:30:00

Dive 10

Surin Islands

17:00:00

Dive 11 (sunset)

Surin Islands

19:00:00

Dinner on board

Day 4

07:00:00

Dive 12

Richelieu Rock

08:30:00

Breakfast

10:30:00

Dive 13

Richelieu Rock

12:00:00

Lunch

13:30:00

Dive 14

Richelieu Rock

15:30:00

Speedboat transfer from Lapat to Baan Nam Khem Pier

17:00:00

Arrival at pier

Baan Nam Khem Pier

17:00 - 18:45

Transfer to Khao Lak hotels

Khao Lak

MV Lapat ITINERARY

Surin Islands, Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon, Similan Islands, (Fri-Mon)

4 Days / 3 Nights (14 dives)

Time

Activity

Location

Day 1

6:45 - 8:25

Free scheduled transfers from most Khao Lak hotels

Khao Lak

08:30:00

Depart by speedboat

Baan Nam Khem Pier

10:00:00

Arrive at MV Lapat

Surin Islands

10:30:00

Dive 1

Surin Islands

12:00:00

Lunch

13:30:00

Dive 2

Surin Islands

17:00:00

Dive 3 (sunset)

Surin Islands

19:00:00

Dinner on board

Day 2

07:00:00

Dive 4

Richelieu Rock

08:30:00

Breakfast

10:30:00

Dive 5

Richelieu Rock

12:00:00

Lunch

13:30:00

Dive 6

Richelieu Rock

17:00:00

Dive 7 (sunset)

Koh Tachai

19:00:00

Dinner on board

Day 3

07:00:00

Dive 8

Koh Bon

08:30:00

Breakfast

10:30:00

Dive 9

Koh Bon

12:00:00

Lunch

13:30:00

Dive 10

Koh Bon

17:00:00

Dive 11 (sunset)

Three Trees, Similan Islands

19:00:00

Dinner on board

Day 4

07:00:00

Dive 12

North Point, Similan Islands

08:30:00

Breakfast

10:30:00

Dive 13

West of Eden, Similan Islands

12:00:00

Lunch

13:30:00

Dive 14

Elephant Head Rock, Similan Islands

15:30:00

Speedboat transfer from Lapat to Baan Nam Khem Pier

17:00:00

Arrival at pier

Baan Nam Khem Pier

17:00 - 18:45

Transfer to Khao Lak hotels

Khao Lak

MV Lapat ITINERARY

Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon, Similan Islands, (Sat-Tue)

4 Days / 3 Nights (14 dives)

Time

Activity

Location

Day 1

6:45 - 8:25

Free scheduled transfers from most Khao Lak hotels

Khao Lak

08:30:00

Depart by speedboat

Baan Nam Khem Pier

10:00:00

Arrive at MV Lapat

Richelieu Rock

10:30:00

Dive 1

Richelieu Rock

12:00:00

Lunch

13:30:00

Dive 2

Richelieu Rock

17:00:00

Dive 3 (sunset)

Koh Tachai

19:00:00

Dinner on board

Day 2

07:00:00

Dive 4

Koh Bon

08:30:00

Breakfast

10:30:00

Dive 5

Koh Bon

12:00:00

Lunch

13:30:00

Dive 6

Koh Bon

17:00:00

Dive 7 (sunset)

Three Trees, Similan Islands

Day 3

19:00:00

Dinner on board

07:00:00

Dive 8

North Point, Similan Islands

08:30:00

Breakfast

10:30:00

Dive 9

West of Eden, Similan Islands

12:00:00

Lunch

13:30:00

Dive 10

Elephant Head Rock, Similan Islands

17:00:00

Dive 11 (sunset)

Similan Islands

19:00:00

Dinner on board

Day 4

07:00:00

Dive 12

Christmas Point, Similan Islands

08:30:00

Breakfast

10:30:00

Dive 13

Koh Bon

12:00:00

Lunch

13:30:00

Dive 14

Koh Bon

15:30:00

Speedboat transfer from Lapat to Baan Nam Khem Pier

17:00:00

Arrival at pier

Baan Nam Khem Pier

17:00 - 18:00

Transfer to Khao Lak hotels

Khao Lak

MV Lapat ITINERARY

Koh Bon, Similan Islands, Koh Tachai, (Sun-Wed)

4 Days / 3 Nights (14 dives)

Time

Activity

Location

Day 1

6:45 - 8:25

Free scheduled transfers from most Khao Lak hotels

Khao Lak

08:30:00

Depart by speedboat

Baan Nam Khem Pier

10:00:00

Arrive at MV Lapat

Koh Bon

10:30:00

Dive 1

Koh Bon

12:00:00

Lunch

13:30:00

Dive 2

Koh Bon

17:00:00

Dive 3 (sunset)

Three Trees, Similan Islands

19:00:00

Dinner on board

Day 2

07:00:00

Dive 4

North Point, Similan Islands

08:30:00

Breakfast

10:30:00

Dive 5

West of Eden, Similan Islands

12:00:00

Lunch

13:30:00

Dive 6

Elephant Head Rock, Similan Islands

17:00:00

Dive 7 (sunset)

Similan Islands

19:00:00

Dinner on board

Day 3

07:00:00

Dive 8

Christmas Point, Similan Islands

08:30:00

Breakfast

10:30:00

Dive 9

Koh Bon

12:00:00

Lunch

13:30:00

Dive 10

Koh Bon

17:00:00

Dive 11 (sunset)

Koh Bon

19:00:00

Dinner on board

Day 4

07:00:00

Dive 12

Koh Tachai

08:30:00

Breakfast

10:30:00

Dive 13

Koh Tachai

12:00:00

Lunch

13:30:00

Dive 14

Koh Tachai

15:30:00

Speedboat transfer from Lapat to Baan Nam Khem Pier

17:00:00

Arrival at pier

Baan Nam Khem Pier

17:00 - 18:45

Transfer to Khao Lak hotels

Khao Lak

Transfers

MV Lapat Transfer Details

MV Lapat guests need to stay in Khao Lak the night before departure. This is to 'check in' at the dive centre before 7pm and then be picked up for free in the morning. Coming from Phuket in the morning is not practical.

MV Lapat Scheduled Transfers

2D / 1D Trips

07:00 - 08:15

Pick up from Khao Lak :
Free

08:30

Departure ( Baan Nam Khem Pier, Khao Lak )

16:00

Return ( Baan Nam Khem Pier, Khao Lak )

16:00 - 17:00

Drop off to Khao Lak :
Free

MV Lapat Scheduled Transfers

4D / 3D Trips

07:00 - 08:15

Pick up from Khao Lak :
Free

08:30

Departure ( Baan Nam Khem Pier, Khao Lak )

16:00

Return ( Baan Nam Khem Pier, Khao Lak )

16:00 - 17:00

Drop off to Khao Lak :
Free

MV Lapat Scheduled Transfers

3D / 2D Trips

07:00 - 08:15

Pick up from Khao Lak :
Free

08:30

Departure ( Baan Nam Khem Pier, Khao Lak )

16:00

Return ( Baan Nam Khem Pier, Khao Lak )

16:00 - 17:00

Drop off to Khao Lak :
Free

For customers who would like a private taxi please see below for details.

(Click below for a rough guide to the rates you can expect to pay ‘per vehicle,’ not ‘per person’.)

We don’t ask for any payment or your card details until you are ready to confirm your booking.

For safety reasons, it’s impossibleto complete a booking instantly online, as some other websites claim to offer. We always check first as each boat has a different criteria regarding diver details & experience.

We offer each boat’s booking & payment policy (below). Some other websites have standardised terms, asking for full payment but many boats’ payment terms are a 20-30% deposit, and the balance paid on arrival.

Our Thailand-based staff are experts about logistics, the dive sites & all the boats. Take a look at the reviews on our site & tripadvisor.

Our team are always online to answer your questions. We always respond the same day, usually within a few minutes

Customer service is everything!

For example, if a trip is cancelled, we will ensure you can choose between an alternative similar trip or a full & unconditional refund.

MV Lapat: Booking Procedure / Terms & Conditions:

The booking process for MV Lapat is very simple & convenient. Firstly, ask us to reserve a space in the cabin of your on the date/trip that you would like to join. We are happy to do this for free, and without any commitment from you. When you are ready to confirm, we ask for 30% of the cruise price as a deposit. This payment is most-commonly made via PayPal,with no added fees for using your card. You don't even need a Paypal account, although PayPal do encourage you to open one. The PayPal invoice can be sent to any email address and payment can be made by anyone.The 70% balance and extras such as park fees, transfers and any equipment rental and/or courses can be paid when you arrive in Khao Lak. Card payments attract 3% bank fees. There is an ATM near the dive centre and several banks in Khao Lak.

Cancellation policy:

Cancellation fees depend on the time and reason for cancelling. Please contact us for details. The management of MV Lapat are both considerate & flexible whenever possible regarding customer cancellations.

Late cancellations usually cause the customer to forfeit their paid deposit, which Similan Diving Tours pass on to the boat's owners. However, we try to avoid having to do this and always refund as much as we can to customers who have to cancel. MV Lapat is owned and run by a small, local and experienced team, so the policies are more friendly and flexible than some others.

Most travel insurance policies can protect you from unforeseen cancellation penalties.

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Genuine MV Lapat Reviews

Read real reviews from people who have dived with MV Lapat

Rose

Divers Nationality: Netherlander

Dive date: 23 April 2019

Boat rating: 10/10

Enjoyed my 2 days 1 night trip so much! All these divers together, wonderful food, also vegetarian options which was awesome, lovely beds with airco and extremely funny guides! My advise would be to stay overnight so you get the full experience and d
efinitely see Richelieu Rock. It was my best dive of all times!...read more

griveraherrera

Divers Nationality: Spanish

Dive date: 23 April 2019

Boat rating: 9/10

Nice stay in MV Lapat. Great crew, always giving the best. The gear ea sin good conditions, the guides madre a great job and the food was very nice. Highly recomended

Jil & Thierry

Divers Nationality: Luxembourger

Dive date: 22 April 2019

Boat rating: 9/10

We had a great time on the MV Lapat! The crew was very friendly, the food was yummy and the boat was great! Our diveguides Dennis and Tik did everything to make us feel comfortable and we had fun times together, both underwater and on the surface. An
d of course the diving was great! Thanks again for everything!...read more

Gaëtan

Divers Nationality: Belgian

Dive date: 19 April 2019

Boat rating: 8/10

Very nice organisation with speed boat and good crew. Just for information the tour leader seems to change all the time and it would be better to have the same way to work. The step of the ladders are in inox it would be easier to have the step in wo
od. Anyway, very good trip....read more

anna

Divers Nationality: South Korean

Dive date: 19 April 2019

Boat rating: 9/10

Instructor, boat crew, dive gear, dive sites, schedule, and food were all amazing! Although, it could be better experienced if the room pillows and toilet were cleaner. Toilet shower didn't drain well, the basin was little dirty and water pressure wa
s very weak. Everything else was perfect. I would definitely recommend this boat and the agent....read more

JF

Divers Nationality: French

Dive date: 13 February 2019

Boat rating: 10/10

Nice experience, from first contact to look what trip to make, until under water! Great team & great site!!

Chay & Fran

Divers Nationality: Swiss

Dive date: 05 February 2019

Boat rating: 9/10

the trip on the MV Lapat was great. everything was well organised. the crew on board was very helpful. they prepared everything for you - the equipement, the transfers and veeeery good food. also the guides are very friendly. sometimes there were man
y people on board because there were also one trip visitors (about 40 pers. incl. the crew). but i would defenetly do the trip again. thx to all - you make a good job!...read more